Feelings of worthlessness and helplessness are difficult to bear. Unsurprisingly, research tells us that people who are experiencing more severe depression, are more likely to have thoughts of suicide. Combining the results of 27 research studies (May and Klonsky, 2016), depression (along with PTSD) was found to have a large effect on the likelihood of suicidal idealisation. The flip-side is also true, as the severity of depression decreases, so too does the frequency and intensity of thoughts of suicide. So it is important to seek support for your depression.
If you are in crisis please contact either Lifeline 131114, or to access your local Queensland Health Mental Health Acute Care Team call 1300 MH CALL (1300 642 255). If requiring prescriptions, contact your local GP. If your matter is very urgent or life threatening, always call “000”, or present to your nearest Hospital Emergency Department immediately if you are able to do so.
